Recently i installed a set of 2k2 hids in my 2k1. I am sure that i did everything right, b/c the lights works fine. But i did notice a annoying problem.

Everytime i go over a bump, my passsenger hid seems to flicker. The driver side is fine, no problem what-so-ever, only the passenger one. I checked the wires, reconnected them and made sure the everythings is secure. I dont know what could be the problem. I did loosen the bolts that holds the tabs, so i could give it some moving room and not be so stiff. I dont know what could be the problem.??

Could there be a loose wire anywhere?? I am sure the every wire that i have connected was secure.... I know that flickering of the bulb everytime i got over a bump can not be good for the bulb... it's doesnt turn off or anything.. it just flickers for a sec and it's okay..

im worried and confused.. can anyone help please....

 

I dunno. can't help on this one. Sorry!

 

The loosened bolts could be a factor.

 

Well i loosened it about one full turn, so it's not as tight... it's still secure....

 

Ya check the bolts, also make sure nothing got wedged under the headlight enclosure? Make sure it sits perfectly flat in other words. Any small bump or lump could allow a bit of movement

 

did you install the clips or not? if you dont install the clips they will bounce on you. i had to break out the white stock ones and put in the new clips and its solid as a rock! if you installed the clip, then i would take out the HID bulb that is flickering and put it back in just to double check that it was not loose or sitting incorrectly inside the headlight.

 

u did use a soderin iron to connect the wires right?!?! also make sure everything is tubed and taped nicely. also, buy ring terminals for ur grounds. and lastly which could mostly likely b the problem is the clips like redstradic sed. my hids r in there tite as hell now.

 

Sounds like a fitment issue and not so much a mechanical one.

btw your car looks tight!

 

make sure the actual connection to the bulb is good. cold weather can also have something to do with it.. common problem no universal solution.

 

Just like Berto said, it could be loose connection. It could be outside or inside the housing. When I first installed mine, I only used butt connectors and sometimes the turn-signal quit working. Since then, I soldered the connection and used shrink tubing and it's all good now.

You may also want to check that the plug from the ignitor is securedly plugged into the bulb.

 

Also check you ground

 

I also have a slight flickering problem with my HID lights I recently installed. But unlike naerok, my problem only comes when I complete a left turn with the left turn signal light used. When I complete the turn, the turn signal arm returns back to the neutral position, in which during this time, the both HIDs would flicker for a brief moment. This only occurs about half the time when I do left turns with the signal light used. The weird thing is, when I make right turns with the signal light, no flickering occurs. Does anyone have an idea as to why this occurs? Could there be something wrong with my turn signal arm mechanism? Thx.

 

I got the clips...The headlight sits firm in there.

No, i didnt solder the wires. I just used wires connectors.

Did this also.

I rechecked the connections again, and they are good. Im gonna have to solder the wires, but never did that before.


If i didnt ground it properly, what would happen??

 

What do you mean by is everything tubed? Does that mean the wires should be covered by something??

 

after i connected the wires together, i put tape around the connections and then i used wire loom to cover the wires so they are not exposed and to make it look like it came from factory. if the connections are not loose, i would check to see if the bulb is sitting properly in the housing and is not loose where it plugs into. as far as the ground goes, i used a ring terminal that the bolt goes through and then you just connect the wire to it and tighten down the bolt.

 

good idea.. im gonna do that when i get some time..

 

Thank You Everybody!!!!

 

THANK YOU EVERYBODY!!!!

The problem was b/c my the wire that i grounded was loose. I was thinking it was the connections to the other wires, but it was that stupid ground wire. Now everything is find and perfect!!!! i love my HIDS!!!! THanks again everybody for your suggestions and comments!

 

sweeeeet. glad its all workin

 

What did I tell you.

 

You THA MAn!!!

 

what about me i want sum props too
j/k man. for real tho glad ur finally all set.

 

You the orignal MAN..

but im not suppose to say that....

 

hahahaha. true true.